Gary Harris Active On Friday

Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris (hamstring) will be back in the lineup on Friday versus the Knicks. He has been out for 13 games with a left hamstring strain. Harris' addition gives an injury-hit Magic squad an extra body, although it remains to be seen how big of a role the veteran will have in […]

Jason Sanders A Sit Despite Hot Streak In Week 17

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders has been one of the best kickers in fantasy football over the last several games. He has scored the most fantasy points by any kicker since Week 8 and has made his last 23 field goal attempts. In Week 17, he and the Dolphins will travel to Cleveland to take […]

Obi Toppin Misses Friday's Game

Indiana Pacers power forward Obi Toppin (ankle) will not play against Boston on Friday. Toppin injured his left ankle in Thursday's 120-114 loss to Oklahoma City and will miss at least one game because of the injury. Jarace Walker should fill his minutes off the bench. From a fantasy perspective, Walker can be a bit […]

Kristaps Porzingis Out Versus Indiana

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) won't suit up on Friday versus the Pacers. The veteran tweaked his ankle in the Christmas Day loss to the 76ers. He stayed in the game for a while after it happened, so there's a good chance the team is being overly cautious. In the meantime, Al Horford will […]

Jonnu Smith A TE1 Despite Tough Conditions Against Browns

Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith has had the best season of his career and has become one of the most crucial pieces to the offense. Since Week 8, Smith has been the TE1 and is fifth in touchdowns on the year. Week 17 presents a matchup with the Cleveland Browns, who rank 11th in […]

Andrew Nembhard Out On Friday

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against Boston. He will sit out the second night of a back-to-back for left knee injury management purposes. Nembhard went off for a season-high 23 points in 29 minutes on Thursday versus Oklahoma City. Ben Sheppard might be Nembhard's replacement in the […]

Jrue Holiday Out Against The Pacers

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) will remain out on Friday against the Pacers. The 34-year-old is battling right shoulder impingement, although it's unknown how severe it is. With Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) also sidelined versus Indiana, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White could each receive a few more scoring opportunities. Sam Hauser, averaging 16.5 […]

Commanders Defense Projects To Be Low-End Streaming Option In Week 17

The Washington Commanders defense should be viewed as a desperation streaming option this weekend when they face the Atlanta Falcons. Last weekend, they could not contain Saquon Barkley as he tallied 150 yards and two scores on the ground. This week they have another tough matchup ahead of them facing Bijan Robinson. However, the pass […]

Zane Gonzalez A Risky Streaming Option Against Atlanta

Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez is a risky streaming option in Week 17 when he faces the Atlanta Falcons. Gonzalez has filled in for the injured Austin Seibert (groin), who has been on the IR since Week 12. As the replacement option, Gonzalez has gone 3-for-5 on attempts and a perfect 14-for-14 on extra points. […]

Zach Ertz A Risky Play In Week 17

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz is a risky play this weekend facing the Atlanta Falcons. Ertz suffered a concussion during their Week 15 victory over the New Orleans Saints but was able to turn the corner in time to suit up last weekend. However, the veteran tight end caught just one of his two […]

Jamison Crowder Slated For Increased Role

Washington Commanders wide receiver Jamison Crowder is set for an increased role on Sunday evening against the Atlanta Falcons. With Dyami Brown (hamstring) ruled out, Crowder now sits as the No.3 wide receiver on the depth chart. Crowder played the hero last weekend, catching two of his four targets for two touchdowns, including the game-winning […]

Scottie Scheffler Withdraws From The Sentry With Hand Injury

Scottie Scheffler has withdrawn from The Sentry and is expected to miss multiple weeks with a hand injury. Scheffler, currently the top-ranked player in the Official World Golf Rankings, suffered a puncture wound to his right hand while preparing Christmas dinner. The injury required surgery to remove glass fragments, according to Scheffler's manager, Blake Smith. […]

Olamide Zaccheaus A Viable Flex Option In Week 17

Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus is set for an increased role on Sunday evening with Dyami Brown (hamstring) ruled out. Last weekend, Zacchaeus made the most of his opportunities by bringing in five of his eight targets for 70 yards and two scores. Zacchaeus saw his role increase once Brown exited early with a […]

Jeremy McNichols Not A Viable Fantasy Option In Week 17

Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols should not be started in any format this weekend when he faces the Atlanta Falcons. Even with Austin Ekeler (concussion) sidelined, McNichols has only seen a light uptick in opportunities. Instead, Brian Robinson Jr. has taken on more passing work. Over the past two weeks, McNichols has logged just […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Looking To Rebound Against Atlanta

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. is looking to bounce back when he faces the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night after a disappointing Week 16 output. Last weekend against Philadelphia, Robinson ran for just 24 yards on 10 attempts and lost two fumbles. Even though the Commanders were trailing for most of the contest, […]

William Eklund Will Not Play On Friday

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (undisclosed) will drop out of the lineup on Friday versus Vegas. He was injured in Monday's matchup against Vancouver and needs more time to recover. The 22-year-old is considered day-to-day. Eklund has been San Jose's second-highest scorer this season, registering 27 points (seven goals, 20 assists) in 36 […]

Jayden Daniels Carries QB1 Upside On Sunday Night

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels should be locked into all lineups on Sunday evening when he faces the Atlanta Falcons. Daniels is coming off one of the most impressive wins of his rookie campaign, where he threw five scores and tallied 339 all-purpose yards in a comeback victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Over his […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (12/28/24)

This is our last big college football slate of the season. We have eight bowl games today, but DraftKings cut off the Fenway Bowl between North Carolina and Connecticut. We still hope we have seven good games going on. Opt-outs change everything. We kick off in Yankee Stadium for the Pinstripe Bowl with Boston College […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Friday Week 17 Updates for Jalen Hurts, Alvin Kamara, James Conner, Davante Adams, and More

The 2024 NFL season is just about over, which means fantasy championships are here. The ultimate goal of winning a fantasy championship is within the grasp of many players. Now is the worst time possible to get complacent and miss out on injury news for key players on your team. In the final week of […]

Vikings D/ST Has Big Test In Store In Week 17

The Minnesota Vikings defense will square off in a difficult matchup with the Green Bay Packers in Week 17. The Vikings' D has been a top unit this season – forcing turnovers at one of the higher rates in the league while allowing the third-fewest points (18.4) and second-lowest rushing total per contest (87.1 YPG). […]

Linus Ullmark Misses Road Trip

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (back) will not feature in this weekend's back-to-back against Winnipeg and Minnesota and looks set to miss some additional time as well. Ottawa starts a five-game road trip, and Ullmark will not travel with the team after getting hurt last Sunday versus Edmonton. The Swedish netminder has been in immense […]

Will Reichard A Strong Option Vs. Green Bay

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard gets an unfavorable spot against the visiting Green Bay Packers this Sunday. The rookie has been excellent since returning from a quad injury in Week 14. Reichard missed a field goal that Sunday in a win over the Atlanta Falcons, but he's otherwise been perfect over that stretch – knocking […]

Darnell Mooney A Low-End WR3 In Week 17

After falling flat with a zero-catch performance in Week 15, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney bounced back nicely last week with a five-catch effort on six targets, racking up 82 yards in the process. It was the seventh time this season that the 27-year-old caught at least five passes in a game and he […]

Christian Watson Questionable For Week 17

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) did not take part in any of the team's three practices from Wednesday through Friday this week but is questionable to play in a big Week 17 divisional contest on the road against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Not only is Watson on the wrong side of […]

De'Von Achane Remains An RB1 Despite Harsh Matchup Vs. Browns

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane looks to continue fantasy dominance in the championship week. The 23-year-old has been one of the most consistent running backs all season and is one of, if not the most essential piece in Miami's offense in 2024. Week 17 proposes a matchup with a Cleveland Browns defense that has […]

NFL DFS Value Plays: Week 17 Bargain Bin for DraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo Includes Tua Tagovailoa, Jerome Ford, Jordan Addison, more

Welcome to the Week 17 main slate edition of RotoBaller's NFL DFS Bargain Bin for the 2024 NFL season, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mispriced players across the industry who find themselves in favorable matchups and/or suddenly expanded roles. Each week, I’ll give you my thoughts on where there may be […]

T.J. Hockenson An Intriguing Week 17 Play

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson will get a vulnerable Week 17 meeting with his division-rival Green Bay Packers. The Iowa product produced another low catch and yardage total in Week 16 (2/27) but picked up at least five targets for the sixth time in eight games since his return from injury. Hockenson looked like […]

Elvis Merzlikins Starts On Friday

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (undisclosed) has been named the starter for Friday's matchup against Boston. The Latvian netminder sat out Columbus' final game ahead of the holiday break, as he has reportedly been banged up. However, Merzlikins appears to have shaken off whatever bothered him and is ready for action on Friday. It's […]

Tyler Boyd Questionable To Face The Jaguars

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tyler Boyd (foot) was unable to practice all week but is considered questionable to play on Sunday in a divisional clash versus the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17. In addition to Boyd, receiver Colton Dowell (knee) is out and receiver Bryce Oliver (knee) is questionable. The Titans played running back Tony […]

NFL Week 17 Predictions: Picks and Analysis for Every Game Including Saturday Slate

Hello, football fans, and Happy Holidays! We reviewed this year's Christmas Day games in a separate column, but here we'll be taking you through our picks and predictions for every remaining NFL game in Week 17 of the 2024 season. Following a real snoozer on Thursday night football, we have three Saturday games featured in […]